Lenovo Tab P12 with Matte Display review: a large paper-like screen designed with doodling and note-taking in mind

The new Lenovo Tab P12 has gone matte, making it even better for notetaking, doodling and e-reading.

A Lenovo Tab P12 with Matte Display on a desk
(Image: © Josephine Watson)

Our Verdict

If you’re looking for an Android tablet to quickly jot down notes on and stash in your bag, the Lenovo Tab P12 with Matte Display will be right up your alley. This zippy, light and thin tablet offers phenomenal battery life, making it an excellent choice if you’re often on the go. Still, due to its Android operating system and limited power, it’s best used for low-intensity tasks such as browsing, note-taking or streaming.

For

  • Affordable
  • Supports variety of accessories
  • New matte screen is lovely

Against

  • Not terribly powerful
  • Android OS means no Windows legacy programs
  • Battery caves under pressure

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Lenovo added the Tab P12 to its range of popular tablets a few years ago, so why are we writing about it now? Well, that’s because the brand has quietly released a new model of its large surface-area Android tablet which features the same specs but with a wonderful new paper-like matte display that makes it even better for note-taking and doodling. 

We’ve heralded the original, non-matte version as one of the best laptops for writers and one of the best lightweight laptops because, while it’s technically a tablet, it’s just as good as a budget-friendly laptop when paired with its optional detachable keyboard. Now, with its new matte display, the Lenovo Tab P12 offers a nicely elevated experience for avid stylus users, provided you’re not looking to complete intensive tasks.

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Chipset:MediaTek Dimensity 7050
RAM:8GB
Storage:128GB
Display:12.7-inch 3K (2944 x 1840) touch matte display, 400 nits, 60Hz
Weight:610g
Dimensions:190.7mm x 293.3mm x 6.9mm (without camera bump)
Camera:8MP back and 13MP ultra-wide front
Battery:10,200mAh
The Verdict
8

out of 10

Lenovo Tab P12 with Matte Display

If you’re looking for an Android tablet to quickly jot down notes on and stash in your bag, the Lenovo Tab P12 with Matte Display will be right up your alley. This zippy, light and thin tablet offers phenomenal battery life, making it an excellent choice if you’re often on the go. Still, due to its Android operating system and limited power, it’s best used for low-intensity tasks such as browsing, note-taking or streaming.

Josephine Watson
Managing Editor for Lifestyle

Josephine Watson (@JosieWatson) is an experienced tech journalist with experience writing on a variety of topics from pop culture to gaming and even the energy industry. She is the Managing Editor of Lifestyle on CreativeBloq's sister site, TechRadar, overseeing the Lifestyle vertical (Cameras, Home and Wellness) and How-To's, where she can be found writing across multiple channels including computing, software, homes and gaming.

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